Love this place ask for Josh, everything you need and more , call ahead for bait availability…read morethrough

Highly efficient, didn't have blood worms at the time, but they had clams, peanut fish, shrimp, and…read morelug worms. The peanut fish worked out great for me, fluke seem to like them best. They take credit, Apple Pay as well. And sell everything else you think you might need to fish. Prices seemed fair to me.

Captain Steve and his first mate went above and beyond for my 10 year old son's birthday Fishing…read moretrip!! We caught plenty of fish and enjoyed the scenic views along the way near Port Washington. I booked with Monty's Ark in August and September and each time was a pleasure. Great communication, and very professional. Highly Recommend!!! - Sean

My objective was to photograph 16 of the lighthouses in Long Island Sound and to that end Steve…read moreenabled me accomplish my objective. He was waiting for me when I arrived, took me to all 16, staying at each one long enough for me to get some amazing shots while engaging in lively and knowledgeable conversation. My daughter and I were comfortable and felt safe even when the weather changed. It was a truly enjoyable trip. Steve even provided sandwiches. I would definitely recommend Monty's Arc Adventures to anyone venturing out onto Long Island Sound.

$700 for private trip (tip included) Over 5hour trip…read moreSpent 2.5 hours driving round trip. Crossbay to the East river Manhattan Caught 2bass 1 blue Bass are not keepers.when the captain knew we wanted keepers. Me and my friend felt we got robbed. He could have stayed in Jamaica bay for striped bass ,weakfish,blues. Only provided 11 bunker. Capt was kinda rude. Never again

From the owner: Karen Ann Charters offers a unique personalized fishing adventure. I have a fleet of 7 boats each…read morespecifically for budgets and types of fishing. Light tackle back bay and deep sea I have the board covered. Live bait and light tackle it doesn't get any better. With 50 years' experience and affordable packages, that welcomes singles and small groups, oh and don't forget no fish no pay! I also for those naturalist Eco tours and bird watching in the Jamaica bay wildlife refuge. My camera safaris get you up close and personnel

MIXED BAG THIS REVIEW: Baisley Pond Park Extension Bathroom BRUTAL…read moreNYC Parks Department, this was absolutely unacceptable! On August 15, 2026, I attended the Kings of Kings Foundation's family event at Baisley Pond Park Extension. The event itself was wonderful, but the condition of the Parks Department bathroom was SHAMEFUL. The bathroom lights were completely out. You practically needed a flashlight just to see inside! The bathroom smelled strongly of urine and feces, it was not properly cleaned, and two stalls had no toilet paper. What bothered me most was seeing little girls and other children having to use these nasty bathrooms during a family event. Families should not have to choose between using an unsanitary restroom or trying to hold it for hours. Where was the Parks Department employee responsible for maintaining these facilities? I didn't see anyone maintaining or checking that bathroom. No one was in sight. If these bathrooms were opened that morning for public use, someone should have been responsible for making sure the lights worked, stalls were cleaned, toilet paper was stocked, and the facilities remained sanitary throughout the day. Last year's event was NOT like this, which makes this year's conditions even more disappointing. I'm not asking for a luxury restroom. I'm asking for the basics: working lights, toilet paper, cleanliness and regular maintenance. The NYC Parks Department needs to investigate what happened and hold the appropriate staff accountable. If an employee was assigned to maintain these bathrooms and failed to do so, management needs to address it. MIXED BAG THIS VERDICT: BRUTAL Community Event: AMAZING Bathroom Cleanliness: Maintenance: Working Lights: Parks Staff Presence: Our children, families and community deserve clean, safe and functional public facilities. NYC Parks Department--please fix this.

Came here first time for a free fishing clinic organized by NY Dept of Environmental Conservation…read more Baisley pond is located in the park. Easy parking. Parking lot holds about 20-30 cars. A high school is across the street. Fish species include carp, bass, bluegill etc. my kids got all bluegills. I saw another person got a small bass. Catch and release only. We also saw turtles, dragonflies, seagulls and ducks. It was relaxing to fish while admiring the scenery. One star off is because of overgrown of vegetation ( seaweeds). Our fish line got caught quite often. While it is nobody's fault and it is nature afterall, it takes away a small part of fishing experience.

Great park for alone time! Good inclines!…read morePeaceful! Friendly staff! Plenty of parking! Clean porta potties! Lots of butterflies at this time of year@

This park is extremely breathtaking..Very clean and inviting..Great place to visit or have a…read morepicnic..

This place is a hidden gem in Brooklyn! Although I don't live in the area, I know a handful of…read morepeople that do. Came here recently with my boyfriend for about an hour. There's parking available upon arrival. There's seating alongside the body of water. There's various activities available to do here including walking, taking a seat to overlook the water or people-watch, picnic, BBQ or grill, fishing, and running or jogging. The area is definitely kept clean. There's plenty of trash cans available here as well. I'm looking forward to returning here for some more relaxation.

Very relaxing walking destination one half mile from my house. Lots of regular folk fishing,…read moresitting around, talking and just enjoying the day. Plenty of benches and shade. Nice place to hang out. Bathrooms available.

I have taken the 3 hour trip from upstate Schenectady NY to Sheepshead Bay many times. This is by…read morefar my favorite charter! I have brought my wife, children, in-laws, & friends on multiple occasions with absolute confidence everyone will have a great time. The captain makes sure everyone has the best chance to find fish while the deckhands seem to enjoy some unspoken battle amongst themselves to see who can be the most helpful! You will never go without bait. Rods & reels provided for the whole family. Even if you bring your own gear, they have it so dialed in from the rod size to the reel capacity to the line diameter to the oz & hook sizes! Respectfully leave your gear home. It's worth the $5-$10 to let them do it. Then after you fill your cooler, they gladly clean your catch to your liking (dressed or filleted)

Very helpful crew and knowledgable captain. I had my own tackle, so I cannot comment on the quality…read moreof the boat's gear. All in all, a very fun day on the water.

Boating fun personified. Warm community of boaters of all sorts. They just got a new travellift.read more

Come with an open mind…read more.. I arrived early in the morning to check out the Boatel. First of all, I've never been in this part of Qns before! But, it was gorgeous. The guys at the gas station told us that if we hung out by the gates, someone would open up for us to drive in... a little odd, but it worked. No one asked us any questions.. we just sauntered in, wandered around, got invited onto a house barge (AMAZING, I want to live on one!), and overall get very jealous at the itinerant lifestyle. The boatel wasn't anything to write home about, but I really enjoyed the experience of wandering around, sitting on the docks, and just enjoying the view, sun, quiet, and the company.

Fishing Trip! We had a great time aboard the Sea Queen!…read moreCaught lots of fish, and the crew was super helpful and attentive. Captain Steve really knows where to find them and made nice conversation. It was excellent family fun, and I highly recommend it for a trip with the kids.

The Sea Queen is the best fishing experience. I come from Pennsylvania a few times a year just to…read morefish with them. The owners are always so accommodating. We do a couple of group fishing trips and they always do their best for any special requests we have. This weekend we did a surprise for my brother and they were amazing. The crew is the best. They are friendly and always there to help. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. With all the changes in Sheepshead Bay they keep with the true feelings of the Bay. I can't wait to go back next month for another amazing group fishing trip. So if you are trying to figure out what to do for the day, definitely go fishing with the Sea Queen. It is great for the whole family. Even the kids enjoy it and it's great to hear them laugh when they catch a fish. Did I happen to mention, they are also very affordable? They have 1/2 day trips so it's great for those with not much time to spare. Just spending the day out on the ocean and spending time with friends and family, makes this the best day vacation. Thank you to everyone on the Sea Queen for keeping this amazing tradition alive for the next generation.